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Melfort Kinsmen requests larger footprint, ice resurfacer for Dale Frier Memorial outdoor rink
Council in Melfort heard from the Kinsmen Club of Melfort about their desire to refurbish and replace the current Dale Frier Memorial outdoor rink. Delegate Trevis McConaghy addressed council about th...
May 13, 2025
Mustangs game paused, will resume as soon as possible
In the midst of their third game at the Centennial Cup in Calgary against the Rockland Nationals of the CCHL Tuesday afternoon, the Melfort Mustang's game was postponed.With just 1:42 left to go in th...
May 13, 2025
Carney touts housing credentials of Vancouver ex-mayor Robertson as he joins cabinet
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Gregor Robertson brings "the type of experience" needed to help tackle Canada's housing crisis after a decade as the mayor of Vancouver - a period that coincid...
May 13, 2025
One year in, Jesse Marsch has made a difference as coach of the Canadian men
One year into his tenure as Canada coach, Jesse Marsch is feeling right at home. "In general, this has vastly exceeded my expectations for what the overall experience has been," the 51-year-old Americ...
May 13, 2025
José Mujica, Uruguay’s humble president who changed his country and charmed the world, dies at 89
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) - Former Uruguayan President Jos Mujica, a onetime Marxist guerilla and flower farmer whose radical brand of democracy, plain-spoken philosophy and simple lifestyle fascinated...
May 13, 2025
Toronto FC coach says the best is yet to come for Norwegian forward Ola Brynhildsen
TORONTO - It's been an uphill battle for striker Ola Brynhildsen since joining Toronto FC. Short on game fitness when he arrived in mid-February on a 12-month loan from Denmark's FC Midtjylland, the 2...
May 13, 2025
Edmonton Oilers look to finish off Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5
EDMONTON - If the Edmonton Oilers replicate their most complete playoff game this season, their coach says they'll be hard to beat. The Oilers aim to close out their second-round series against the Ve...
May 13, 2025
Bloc member who lost by 1 vote considers 'all options' after report of ballot problem
MONTREAL - The Bloc Qubcois candidate for the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne says she's evaluating her options after a judicial recount that saw her lose by a single vote. Nathalie Sinclair-Desgag...
May 13, 2025
Deputy Chief calls on family, community to improve reporting in wake of teen with gun
Family and community have an opportunity to do more to help prevent incidents like a 14-year-old boy running from officers while carrying a sawed-off shotgun as the outcome could have been much differ...
May 13, 2025
Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg to perform at B.C. Lions season opener
VANCOUVER - Rapper and noted sports fan Snoop Dogg will help the B.C. Lions kick off their CFL season next month. The Lions announced Tuesday that the award-winning musician, producer and actor will p...
May 13, 2025